{"id":8159,"date":"2021-06-15T07:51:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T07:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=8159"},"modified":"2023-03-27T11:14:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T11:14:01","slug":"qr-codes-vs-barcodes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/","title":{"rendered":"QR Codes vs. Barcodes in Inventory Tracking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The simple, one-dimensional barcode has proven a reliable tool in helping to organize inventories for decades. Thanks to key advantages, however, QR codes are becoming the new industry standard in inventory tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barcodes-vs-QR-codes-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"Barcodes-vs-QR-codes\" class=\"wp-image-8160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barcodes-vs-QR-codes-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barcodes-vs-QR-codes-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barcodes-vs-QR-codes-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barcodes-vs-QR-codes.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/#What_is_a_Barcode\" >What is a Barcode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/#What_is_a_QR_code\" >What is a QR code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/#Benefits_of_barcodes_and_QR_codes_in_inventory_management\" >Benefits of barcodes and QR codes in inventory management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/#When_is_it_better_to_use_QR_codes\" >When is it better to use QR codes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/qr-codes-vs-barcodes\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Barcode\"><\/span>What is a Barcode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcodes are simple, one-dimensional visual representations of data in a machine-readable form. They consist of vertical black bars on a white background and often also include numbers that designate a corresponding human-readable form of the code. When a machine scans the barcode, its code is fed into a computer system that associates it with a numeric code, usually a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/stock-keeping-unit-sku-best-practices-for-inventory-classification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stock Keeping Unit<\/a> (SKU) number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcodes have been around for decades, gaining particular popularity at the turn of the century. They are widely used in all sorts of scenarios for tracking purposes, both in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and point-of-sale settings. One-dimensional barcodes can convey small amounts of information, usually up to 25 characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-dimensional barcodes are still relevant in many use cases where conveying small pieces of information like the SKU number or the price of the item is enough. Newer, two-dimensional barcode technologies, however, bring key advantages that are making traditional barcodes redundant in an increasing number of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Barcode.png\" alt=\"1d-barcode-linear-barcode\" class=\"wp-image-3703\"\/><figcaption><strong>The European Article Number (EAN) code is one of the more widely used linear barcodes.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_QR_code\"><\/span>What is a QR code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR (Quick Response) code, also known as a 2D barcode, is an evolution of the traditional barcode that typically consists of black squares and dots on a white background, although they can also be colored. This creates a two-dimensional machine-readable array of symbols that can be scanned with a dedicated scanner or a smartphone camera connected to a QR-reader app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As QR codes contain information both in the vertical and horizontal dimensions, they can accommodate vastly more information than regular barcodes. A single QR code can represent more than 1,500 alphanumeric characters \u2013 around 60 times more than its predecessor. The larger data storage capacity gives QR codes a substantial advantage over traditional barcodes wherever more information needs to be included in the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QR codes are seeing more and more use in inventory and supply chain tracking applications and are becoming the go-to implementation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/warehouse-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse management software<\/a>. In all likelihood, however, traditional barcodes will still be around in point-of-sale applications for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/qr-code.gif\" alt=\"2d-barcode-qr-code\" class=\"wp-image-667\"\/><figcaption><strong>The Quick Reaction (QR) Code contains information both vertically and horizontally.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_barcodes_and_QR_codes_in_inventory_management\"><\/span>Benefits of barcodes and QR codes in inventory management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital inventory tracking offers many benefits in the realm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"inventory management (opens in a new tab)\">inventory management<\/a> and manufacturing management. As labels can be used to mark everything from materials, WIP, and finished goods to storage locations, equipment, and manufacturing orders, they help bring visibility into processes throughout your operations. Here are some of the direct benefits you can reap by implementing a barcode or QR code inventory system:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v2\">\n    <p class=\"banner-v2__desc\">Easily implement a scannable inventory tracking system<\/p>\n    <a class=\"banner-v2__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_blue\">Try MRPeasy for free<\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t<style>.banner-v2 {\n    float: right;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    padding: 40px 32px;\n    gap: 16px;\n    width: 356px;\n    height: 205px;\n    background: linear-gradient(199.68deg, #6084E5 13.17%, #5FA7DD 82.1%);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-left: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767.98px) {\n    .banner-v2 {\n         width: 100%;\n         height: 173px;\n         margin-bottom: 0;\n         margin-left: 0;\n    }\n}\n\n.single__content p.banner-v2__desc {\n    margin: 0 !important;\n}\n\np.banner-v2__desc {\n    width: 292px;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 29px !important;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    order: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}\n\na.banner-v2__link {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    width: 181px;\n    height: 51px;\n    padding: 18px 0;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    background: #003557;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n    order: 1 !important;\n}\n\n.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    background: white;\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced paperwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcodes and QR codes eliminate the physical paper trail and\nintroduce a digital one. This automates many clerical tasks and makes keeping\nrecords and finding the correct documents much easier and less time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced human errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A scanner cannot miss a number or a part of a code like\nhumans very well can. Consistently using a scanner to record inventory\nmovements reduces record-keeping errors by a very large margin. Additionally, a\nproperly implemented barcode system helps avoid picking and dispatching\nmix-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scanning a barcode or QR code is instantaneous and makes the reception, picking, and dispatch of goods much quicker than when using manual records. Additionally, using them on manufacturing orders can provide workers with quick access to their tasks and instructions. This all can lead to noticeable increases in worker productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved traceability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lot tracking or traceability software (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/lot-tracking-and-traceability-software\/\" target=\"_blank\">lot tracking and traceability software<\/a> is essential for ensuring end-to-end visibility in many manufacturing or distributing companies. Stock lot numbers assigned to batches of goods allow you to track individual parts of those lots, trace product nonconformity back to certain batches, and easily organize product callbacks when nonconformity is detected in a stock lot. Expiry date tracking helps you avoid expired goods from ending up in production or in the hands of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/traceability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to Achieve Traceability in Manufacturing<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced inventory costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By eliminating the need to perform manual data-entry tasks\nas well as much of the search time spent locating items, a barcode or QR code\nsystem helps reduce inventory labor costs. Better tracking and analysis of\nstock, however, allows companies to optimize their inventory levels, avoid dead\nstock, and reduce inventory holding costs as a consequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data-driven decision-making<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a real-time overview of stock movements and the\ncapacity to analyze your inventory processes gives you the opportunity to\ngradually improve the way things are handled. Thanks to the data accumulated by\nusing a barcode system, you can determine which goods are more important to the\nbusiness, where they should be physically located in the stockroom, etc. Not to\nmention that you would have accurate information about inventory levels and\nrequirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn also about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/abc-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">ABC Analysis (80\/20 Rule) in Inventory Management<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_it_better_to_use_QR_codes\"><\/span>When is it better to use QR codes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular barcodes do offer all of the aforementioned benefits, but there is only one instance when implementing barcodes over QR codes is justified. That is when you already have designated barcode scanners at your disposal. However, if you plan to use a smartphone or a tablet as the scanner, it would be better to pick QR codes. Here are some situations where QR codes beat barcodes any hour of the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Items that are\nsmall in size<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QR codes can fit much more information to a much smaller\nsurface than regular barcodes can. That is why QR codes should be preferred\nover barcodes when tracking small items or items with little surface space\navailable for labeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Label wear and\ntear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Handling items can easily damage or stain labels attached to them. The smallest smudge can make a regular barcode unintelligible to scanners, not to mention when a piece of the label is torn. QR codes are much more damage-proof in that way. Even when more than a quarter of a QR code is gone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datagenetics.com\/blog\/november12013\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">the label may still be scannable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Scanning with a\nsmart device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a smart device to scan regular barcodes, you will\nneed to have a high-quality label printer and excellent lighting in the\nfacility. QR codes are much less needy and can be easily scanned with tablets\nand smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Scanning from\ndifficult angles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcodes can only be scanned horizontally, from a limited amount of angles. The scanner laser must extend over the whole length of the barcode. QR codes have much more flexibility when it comes to scanning them from different angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding to use either QR codes or barcodes, it would be wise to look at the bigger picture behind inventory tracking. The barcoding solution you use should integrate with your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"inventory management software (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/inventory-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\">inventory management software<\/a> and your POS system, but the best solution would be a business management software that already has an integrated barcode or QR code module.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v1\">\n    <div class=\"banner__text\">\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__title\">Improve efficiency across your business<\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__desc\">MRPeasy users report a 54% average improvement in the overall performance of their company and a 42% increase in on-time deliveries.<\/div>\n        <div><a class=\"banner-v1__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_white\">Try for free<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner__img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mrpeasy\/assets\/images\/banner.svg\" alt=\"banner\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1D barcodes consist of varied-width vertical\nlines on a white background. These are used to convey a small amount of\ninformation like the SKU code and the price of an item.<\/li><li>QR codes (also known as 2D barcodes) are\ntwo-dimensional codes that typically consist of black squares and dots placed\nvertically and horizontally on a light background. These codes can be used to\nconvey much more information than regular barcodes.<\/li><li>Using barcodes or QR codes as an inventory\nmanagement tool helps companies digitalize and automate their paperwork, reduce\nhuman errors, increase productivity, improve traceability, and generate data\nfor better and more informed decision-making.<\/li><li>Even though barcodes usually do the trick when\nit comes to managing the inventory of a small business, QR codes are much more\nreliable and foolproof.<\/li><li>QR codes are great for smaller items and\ndifficult scanning angles. They are also more failsafe when it comes to\nstaining, tears, or other damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/barcode-system-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to Implement a Barcode Inventory System<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The simple, one-dimensional barcode has proven a reliable tool in helping to organize inventories for decades. 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